CONGRESS FLIERS
PAGINATION / SPECIFICATION / DECSRIPTION1 / Congress Cover page
2 / Full Congress Date/s Overview Schedule
3 / Pre Congress Events
4 / Congress Events and Schedule of Activities
5 / Registration Rate/Packages; Room Rates
6 / Congress : Details of Guidelines
7 / FORM 1 ( Congress Proper : November 21, 2011 ) Confirmation Sheet
8 / FORM 1 ( Congress Nov. 21, 2011) Participants Spread List Sheet
9 / FORM 2 ( Pre- Congress : Nov. 19 & 20, 2011 ) Confirmation Sheet
10 / Extra-Action 2011 in Motion : Flow of Program
11 – 13 / Extra-Action 2011 in Motion : Mechanics and Criteria
14 / FORM 3 : Extra-Action 2011 in Motion : School Entry Form
15 / Congress Secretariat, Contacts and Inquiries
UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE
SantiagoCity, Isabela
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED MEDICAL PROGRAMS
CMAMP MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
PHISMETS LA SALETTE CHAPTER PHISMETS LA SALETTE CHAPTER
UNIVERSITY OF LASALETTECOLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED MEDICAL PROGRAMS ( CMAMP )
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) La Salette Chapter
is proud to host the
FIRSTCAGAYANVALLEY PHISMETS
REGIONAL CONGRESS( FCVPRC )
November 21, 2011 ( Monday 8AM to 5PM )
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ( CPD )
UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE
BACHELOR STREET, DUBINAN EAST, SANTIAGOCITY
ISABELA, REGION 02
PRE CONGRESS
COLLABORATIVE EVENTS
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
@ CAGAYANSTATEUNIVERSITY
CSUCARITANTUGUEGARAOCITY, REGION 02
PAMET CAGAYAN CHAPTER STUDENT SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
@ UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
SANTIAGOCITY, ISABELA, REGION 02
WELLNESS OUTREACH – FAMILY MASS – ECO TOUR
FIRSTCAGAYANVALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
PRE CONGRESS SCHEDULE
Pre - Congress Program NOVEMBER 19, 2011
In collaboration with CSU MT/PHISMETS CHAPTER
AND PAMET CAGAYAN CHAPTER
SATURDAY :8AM TO 4 PM
VENUE : CAGAYANSTATEUNIVERSITY
CSUCARITANTUGUEGARAOCITY, CAGAYAN
ACTIVITIES :
SCIENTIFIC SEMINARS
To be hosted by the CSU PHISMETS CHAPTER
AND PAMET CAGAYAN CHAPTER
Pre - Congress Program NOVEMBER 20, 2011
In collaboration with ULSHS BATCH ‘86
SUNDAY :8AM TO 11 NN
VENUE : UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE
HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, SANTIAGOCITY
“ PANGKALUSUGAN PROGRAM “
ULSHS BATCH ‘86@ WELLNESS OF BEING
Co Sponsored : ULS PHISMETS & PAMET Integrated Chapters
On Wellness Diagnostics, Diet-Nutrition & Health Advocacy
SUNDAY :11AM TO 12 NN
VENUE : ULSHS CHAPEL, SANTIAGOCITY
“ ULS MLS FAMILY MASS “
SUNDAY :1PM TO 512 NN
“ ECO TOUR “ Landmark Navigations @ Magat Dam, Balay ng Santiago, La Salette Shrine & Patupat/ Mascobados Market
Congress Program NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hosted by : PHISMET LA SALETTE CHAPTER
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ( CPD ), UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE
8AMARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION
9AM“ ALPHA “ CEREMONY : Welcome Convocation
SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT
“ PHISMETS : FAITH@ SPITUAL MOTION “
CONGRESS SESSIONS :
Congress Session A @ 5x Magnification :
MT / MLS Career and Professional Dimensions
Speaker : Dean Eugene M. Dayag, RMT, MsPH
Congress Session B @ 10x Magnification :
Safety Management in Clinical Laboratory Practice
Speaker : Prof. Cristina M. Widwidan, RMT, RN,, AMT
Congress Session C @ 40x Magnification :
Learning : Paradigm and Pedagogy
Speaker : Dean Rhodora B. Balunsat, Ph.D.
Congress Session D @ 100x Magnification:
Think Tank : Competency Standards in MT / MLS Profession
Speaker : PAMET Chapter President Perlita M. Bautista, RMT, MAED
12 NNFELLOWSHIP FRIENDSHIP LUNCH
1 PM“ Extra-Action 2011 In Motion “
Highlights : Inter School Competitions ( CSU, PLT, SPU & ULS )
“ LabSci Got Talent “ Tagisan ng Talento ( TnT )
“ Say what you Mean and Mean what you say “ Impromptu Oratorical
“ Creativity & Innovation “ Micro Computer Generated Poster Design
Who Wants to be a Laboratory Scientist ( WWTBLS )
Search forMr and Ms. PHISMET Regional Personality 2011
4:30 PM“ OMEGA “ CEREMONY : Awarding and Recognition
5PMHOME SWEET HOME
FIRSTCAGAYANVALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
Congress Program NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hosted by : PHISMET LA SALETTE CHAPTER
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ( CPD ), UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE
REGISTRATION RATE AND PACKAGES :
PhP :500.00 per participant
Inclusions :
- ( 1 ) Plate Served Meal for Lunch
- ( 1 ) Snacks in AM and PM
- ( 1 ) Congress Kit ( with congress, pad, tags and stubs )
- ( 1 ) copy congress gazette “ LABScope “
- ( 1 ) Solo Type SpectroPhotoMe Priviledge
- ( 10 Certificate of Attendance / Participation
- Full participation in the Morning and Afternoon Events
ROOM ACCOMODATION RATES:
( For participants who intend to have a Full Overnight Accommodation )
@ University of La Salette Dormitory ( Tel (078) 682-4254
SINGLE ROOM ……………………………….………….. 750.00 ( Good for 2 pax )
Two ( 2) beds with aircon and hot shower
DOUBLE ROOM …………………………………..…….. 950.00 ( Good for 3 pax )
One (1) double bed & 1 single bed with aircon and hot shower
( additional extra bed PhP 200/day )
EXECUTIVE ROOM …………………………………….. 1,400.00
One (1) queen bed with aircon and bath tub ( hot & cold )
( additional extra bed PhP 200/day )
SUITE ROOM …………………………………….…….. 1,700.00
One (1) queen bed with living room, aircon and bath tub ( hot & cold )
( additional extra bed PhP 200/day )
FIRSTCAGAYANVALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
Congress Program NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hosted by : PHISMET LA SALETTE CHAPTER
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ( CPD ), UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE
DETAILS OF GUIDELINES
- The congress proper shall be held ULS Based ( November 21 , 2011 )
- For those delegates ( Region 02 and Non Region 02 ) who wish to be attending the PRE CONGRESS ACTIVITIES, please do make necessary arrangement on or before November 15, 2011 thru email : or CP : 09279962060 ( Vizcarra ). RE : FCVRPSC ( State the School ) DELEGATION. Refer to the Confirmation Form ( FORM 2 )
- Regional ( R-02 )Schools of MT/MLS participating are : Cagayan State University ( CSU ) Purisimo L. Thiam Collge ( PLT ) St. Paul University of the Philippines Tuguegarao City ( SPUP ) and University of La Salette ( ULS ). Guest Delegates will be coming from Non Region 02 PHISMETS / PASMETH School Members
- This congress will be manned by various Committee In Charge for Management Supervision and Delegation which shall be directly monitored by a Faculty In Charge
- The Congress RegistrationFee amounting into for the November 21, 2011 ( PhP 500.00 ) shall be charged in cash per delegate ( see Registration Packages/ Inclusions )
- Each of the regional school participating must have their official faculty chaperon/s . Regional School Delegates must have their entries in various area of “ extra – Action Co Curricular Competitions ( See Guidelines RE : FCVRPSC EXTRA – Action Mechanics ). Accomplish FORM 3 at the Registration Desk on November 21, 2011
- Members of the PHISMETS other school chapters , PHISMETS National Board and PASMETH Board of Directors shall be welcomed and accommodated
- Region 02 School delegates and Guest Delegates must confirm the actual number of the school delegation on or before November 15, 2011 to determine the actual number and names of participants/delegates thru email : or CP : 09279962060 ( Vizcarra ) RE : FCVRPSC( State the School )DELEGATION. Refer to the Confirmation Form ( FORM 1 )
- Each of Delegate/Participant must be accorded with congress rules of conduct and should observe house ruling of the venues.
- Student and faculty Delegates must present their OFFICIAL SCHOOL ID for validation purposes during the Registration Period
- For those who will be accommodated at the ULS DORMINTORY, please make your room reservation on or before NOVEMBER 15, 2011 ( thru CPs : 09065439166 ( Tan ) ; 09167930496 ( Matamis ) For Booking Purposes
- The organizer is not held responsible of any lost item/s during the congress. Everyone is expected to personally managed their personal/group/ school belongings and properties.
“ AWARENESS MEANS COMPLIANCE “
FIRST CAGAYAN VALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
PRE REGISTRATION FORM : For November 21, 2011 ( FORM 1 )
NAME OF THE INSTITUTION : ______
ADDRESS OF THE INSTITUTION : ______
CONTACT NO/S; FAX, TEL.NO : ______
NUMBER OF DELEGATES WHO ARE COMING ON :
______: FACULTY______: STUDENTS
LIST OF FACULTY CHAPERON/S :
Full Name : Degree Title/s CP No. E-Mail Add :
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
Faculty chaperon
E-MAILED BY : ______
Name of Faculty/ Student Representative
PLEASE ACCOMPLISH THIS FORM AND SEND TO E-MAIL :
NOTE : PLEASE ENCLOSED THE MASTER LIST OF STUDENTS
( See attached form )
FIRSTCAGAYANVALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
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FIRST CAGAYAN VALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
CONFIRMATION FORM : For Pre Congress ( FORM 2 )
NAME OF THE INSTITUTION : ______
ADDRESS OF THE INSTITUTION : ______
CONTACT NO/S; FAX, TEL.NO : ______
NUMBER OF DELEGATES WHO ARE COMING ON :
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
______: FACULTY______: STUDENTS
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
______: FACULTY______: STUDENTS
Faculty chaperon
E-MAILED BY : ______
Name of Faculty/ Student Representative
PLEASE ACCOMPLISH THIS FORM AND SEND TO E-MAIL :
NOTE : PLEASE ENCLOSED THE MASTER LIST OF STUDENTS/ FACULTY
( use the same form as attached to Form 1 )
FIRST CAGAYAN VALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
EXTRA – ACTION 2011 IN MOTION : FLOW OF THE PROGRAMME
( INTER SCHOOL CO CURRICULAR COMPETITIONS )
Highlights : Inter School Competitions ( CSU, PLT, SPU & ULS )
NOVEMBER 21, 2011 : 1- 4PM @ ULS CPD
Opening Production Number :LA SALETTE SAYAWEH
Search Exposure 1 : In Career white uniform
Search for Mr and Ms. PHISMET Regional Personality 2011
Presentation of School Entries & AVP of the Mechanics and Criteria
“ Creativity & Innovation “ Micro Computer Generated Poster Design
Presentation of School Entries & AVP of the Mechanics and Criteria
“ LabSci Got Talent “ Tagisan ng Talento ( TnT )
Search Exposure 2 : In Laboratory gown and bandages
Search for Mr and Ms. PHISMET Regional Personality 2011
Presentation of School Entries & AVP of the Mechanics and Criteria
“ Say what you Mean and Mean what you say “ Impromptu Oratorical
Search Exposure 3 : In Formal attire
Search for Mr and Ms. PHISMET Regional Personality 2011
Search Exposure 4 : In Formal attire Q & A
Presentation of School Entries & AVP of the Mechanics and Criteria
Who Wants to be a Laboratory Scientist ( WWTBLS )
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
FIRST CAGAYAN VALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
EXTRA – ACTION 2011 IN MOTION : MECHANICS & CRITERIA
( INTER SCHOOL CO CURRICULAR COMPETITIONS )
“ LabSci Got Talent “ Tagisan ng Talento ( TnT )
MECHNICS :
- Each participating school in Region 02 must have one official entry
- School Entry shall be composed of Tandem ( Homogeneous or Heterogeneous by gender Tandem Team Up ) students No back up performers
- Participating student/s as school entry must be officially registered during the congress.
- Performance of Talent showcase within 3 to 5 minutes with a content of rending values.
- No fire and physically endangering performances
- Props and Costumes should be provided by the participants
- Final Decision of the judges shall be a valid result and should not be contested
CRITERIA ( INDICATORS AND EQUIVALENCE ) :
INDICATORS / EQUIVALENCE1. Culture of Artistry and Value Integration / 25.00 %
2. Phenomenon of Variability and Uniqueness / 25.00 %
3. Attributes Craftsmanship and Showmanship / 25.00 %
4. Element of Entertainment / 25.00 %
TOTAL : / 100.00 %
“ Say what you Mean and Mean what you say “ Impromptu Oratorical
MECHNICS :
- Each participating school in Region 02 must have one official entry
- School Entry shall be composed of One entry ( Homogeneous by gender ) student. No back up performers
- Participating student/s as school entry must be officially registered during the congress.
- Performance of Talent showcase within 3 to 5 minutes with a content of rending values.
- No fire and physically endangering performances
- Simple and manageable props and costumes should be provided by the participants
- Final Decision of the judges shall be a valid result and should not be contested
CRITERIA ( INDICATORS AND EQUIVALENCE ) :
INDICATORS / EQUIVALENCE1. Culture of Artistry and Value Integration / 25.00 %
2. Phenomenon of Variability and Uniqueness / 25.00 %
3. Attributes Craftsmanship and Showmanship / 25.00 %
4. Element of Entertainment / 25.00 %
TOTAL : / 100.00 %
“ Creativity & Innovation “ Micro Computer Generated Poster Design
MECHNICS :
- Each participating school in Region 02 must have one official entry
- School Entry shall be composed of Trio ( Homogeneous or Heterogeneous by gender Trio Combination ) students
- Participating student/s as school entry must be officially registered during the congress.
- School entry must provide their one ( laptop ) with pre program installed ADOBE
- Time frame allocated for the designing concept is two hours.
- Guest delegate shall be providing the uploaded collection of pictures/photos and graphics
- Output shall be projected into the LCD with a simple narrative presentation of the Computer Generated Design Concept to be made by one among the trio school entry
- Final Decision of the judges shall be a valid result and should not be contested
CRITERIA ( INDICATORS AND EQUIVALENCE ) :
INDICATORS / EQUIVALENCE1. Culture of Artistry and Value Integration / 25.00 %
2. Phenomenon of Variability and Uniqueness / 25.00 %
3. Attributes Craftsmanship and Showmanship / 25.00 %
4. Element of Entertainment / 25.00 %
TOTAL : / 100.00 %
Who Wants to be a Laboratory Scientist ( WWTBLS )
MECHNICS :
- Each participating school in Region 02 must have one official entry
- School Entry shall be composed of Trio ( One player, One Coach and One Friend ) Homogeneous or Heterogeneous by gender Trio Combinationof students
- Guest delegate shall be preparing questionnaires exactly extracted from lectures and presentations by the speakers during the Congress Sessions.
- The game master shall facilitate and overseer the flow of the WWTBLS Game Mechanics
- Highest Scorer shall be declared winner. In the event of Tie, a tie breaking question shall be drawn.
Search for Mr and Ms. PHISMET Regional Personality 2011
MECHNICS :
- Each participating school in Region 02 must have one official entry
- School entries shall be composed of one (1) male and one (1) female coming from any year level of the BSMT/BMLS. And Must be Physical available in the Morning to the Afternoon during the congress
- School entries must have the no falling grade in the major and professional MT/MLS subjects; with no previous and existing school records in the student affairs office
- For Search Exposure One ( In Career White uniform ) Search Exposure Three ( In Formal Attire ) and Search Exposure two ( In White Laboratory Gown ) the participants must provide his/her own attire.
- For Search Exposure two ( White Triangular Bandages ) the organizer shall be providing these apparels.
- School entry is not allowed to bring professional and amateur make up artist . Two student ( 2 ) Handlers for this purpose must be a MT/MLS student in their respective school inclined in make up and search competitions. One (1) Faculty handler shall be made available at the back stage during competition
- Special awards shall be cited in this cited
- Final Decision of the judges shall be a valid result and should not be contested
CRITERIA ( INDICATORS AND EQUIVALENCE ) :
INDICATORS / EQUIVALENCE1. Search Exposure 1 / 10.00 %
2. Search Exposure 2 / 10.00 %
3. Search Exposure 3 / 10.00 %
4. Grace of Personality / 20.00 %
3. Physical and Social Bearing and Projections / 20.00 %
4. Degree of Intelligence ( In the Q and A ) / 30.00 %
TOTAL : / 100.00 %
“ AWARENESS MEANS COMPLIANCE “
FIRST CAGAYAN VALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
EXTRA – ACTION 2011 IN MOTION : SCHOOL ENTRIES ( FORM 3 )
NAME OF THE INSTITUTION : ______
ADDRESS OF THE INSTITUTION : ______
CONTACT NO/S; FAX, TEL.NO : ______
FACULTY IN CHARGE : ______
“ LabSci Got Talent “ Tagisan ng Talento ( TnT )
GENDER / Full Name ( Family Name, Given Name , Middle Initial ) / School ID No. / Year Level“ Say what you Mean and Mean what you say “ Impromptu Oratorical
GENDER / Full Name ( Family Name, Given Name , Middle Initial ) / School ID No. / Year Level“ Creativity & Innovation “ Micro Computer Generated Poster Design
GENDER / Full Name ( Family Name, Given Name , Middle Initial ) / School ID No. / Year LevelWho Wants to be a Laboratory Scientist ( WWTBLS )
GENDER / Full Name ( Family Name, Given Name , Middle Initial ) / School ID No. / Year LevelSearch for Mr and Ms. PHISMET Regional Personality 2011
GENDER / Full Name ( Family Name, Given Name , Middle Initial ) / School ID No. / Year LevelMale
Female
FIRST CAGAYAN VALLEY PHISMETS REGIONALCONGRESS ( FCVPRC )
“ Towards a Macroscopic Dreams, Onward to a Microscopic Realities “
University of LaSalette
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICALLABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS
( PHISMETS ) LA SALETTE CHAPTER
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
FIRST FLOOR MIRACULOUS BUIDLING, UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE
BACHELOR STREET, SANTIAGOCITY, ISABELA REGION 02
E-MAIL :
Telephone No. : ( 078 ) 682 – 43 -82 CP : 09279962060
PRE CONGRESS : NOVEMBER 19, 2011
FACULTY IN CHARGE (FIC) : JOEL G. MATAMIS, RMT, RN, MsPH
CP : 09167930496
STUDENT IN CHARGE ( SIC ) :KENNETH JOHN C. BABARAN, RM, BMLS 3
CP : 09264797757
PRE CONGRESS : NOVEMBER 20, 2011
FACULTY IN CHARGE ( FIC ) : MARISA SAJOR-TAN, RMT, RN, MsPH
CP : 09065439166
STUDENTS IN CHARGE :
STUDENTS IN CHARGE ( SIC ) :LIEZEL T. ASUNCION, BMLS 3
CP : 0902218961 / 09276841780
CONGRESS : NOVEMBER 21, 2011
FACULTY IN CHARGE ( FIC ) : RALLIEGH F. VIZCARRA, RMT, MBM, MSPH
CP : 09167930496
STUDENTS IN CHARGE ( SIC ) :BERNARDINO P. ESTEBAN , BMLS 2
CP : 09264735566
- For those who will be accommodated at the ULS DORMINTORY, please make your room reservation on or before NOVEMBER 15, 2011 ( thru CPs : 09065439166 ( Tan ) ; 09167930496 ( Matamis ) For Booking Purposes